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IN THE NEWS:
Jan. 26, 2010 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 's The Daily highlights Coke Goes Green program
July 1, 2009 Indiana University renews 5 year contract with Coca Cola INDIANA UNIVERSITY: IU Should Keep Coke
VASSAR: Committee on College Life Rejects Kick Coke Proposal
Committee on College Life Advisory Notice to the President
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY: Coke Ban Lifted
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN: Letter Affirming Coke Has Met All Requirements
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA: A Coca-Cola Campus
INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION: Independent Report Clears Coca-Cola Company
News Articles:
- UofW highlights Coke Goes Green program
- Indiana University Should Keep Coke
- Committee on College Life Rejects Kick Coke Proposal
- University of Michigan Public Affairs & Media Relations
- University of Michigan Coke Response
- Why the "Killer Coke" Campaign is a Canard
- Left Loses Cola Crusade at Loyola
- Closing Statement at Coke Debate
August 14, 2009
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Southern Florida dismissed the case against Coca Cola in Sinaltrainal v. Coca Cola Co. The “judges said the plaintiffs hadn’t made a strong enough argument” , leading to the dismissal.
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A public copy of a report of the ILO’s findings is now available on the ILO website at www.ilo.org.
Overall, the report found that Coca-Cola bottlers are upholding labor standards that have been ratified in Colombia, including respecting collective bargaining agreements and providing a safe working environment. Specifically, the report stated: “It should be noted that as regards working conditions, and in particular observance of the fundamental rights at work with regard to not using child labor, equality and non-discrimination, the company has made major efforts to ensure that the terms and conditions laid down in the relevant agreements and accords are adhered to. Similarly, it has implemented programs and plans designed to develop measures in relation to occupational safety and health and worker training in that area.”